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Old 1st Sep 2015, 11:36
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Capt Fathom
 
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On the larger 4 engine aircraft (747 and A380), using the outboard engines above idle during taxi can result in nasty consequences to those behind as it throws out dirt, gravel, etc. from the edges of the taxiway.
Aren't the outboard engines higher off the ground than the inboards?
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